Opportunities for learning are equitable, and each child’s contribution is valued.

Ko te whakatipuranga tēnei o te kiritau tangata i roto i te mokopuna kia tū māia ai ia ki te manaaki, ki te tuku whakaaro ki te ao.

Contribution | Children learn with and alongside others.

Mana tangata | Children have a strong sense of themselves as a link between past, present, and future.

Goals

Children experience an environment where:

• there are equitable opportunities for learning, irrespective of gender, ability, age, ethnicity, or background
• they are affirmed as individuals
• they are encouraged to learn with and alongside others.

Learning outcomes

Over time and with guidance and encouragement, children become increasingly capable of:

• treating others fairly and including them in play | te ngākau makuru
• recognising and appreciating their own ability to learn | te rangatiratanga
• using a range of strategies and skills to play and learn with others | te ngākau aroha.

The resources in this section support kaiako in weaving this strand into their local curriculum.